48 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone helps reduce pain and lesions in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, and lower doses are also effective.
48 citations,
January 2008 in “European Neurology” Thallium poisoning causes pain, hair loss, and nerve issues, treatable with hemoperfusion and hemodialysis.
26 citations,
December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
17 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Asiasari radix extract may relieve certain types of pain by affecting GABA and NMDA receptors.
15 citations,
May 2007 in “Hormones and Behavior” Finasteride boosts morphine's pain relief, stops tolerance, and reduces withdrawal in rats.
12 citations,
December 2021 in “Aging” A new painless method to collect hair follicles helps study DNA damage and aging.
11 citations,
July 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
11 citations,
July 2008 in “European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Finasteride helps reduce pain and inflammation in animals.
9 citations,
September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Pseudofolliculitis cutis causes painful skin bumps and needs proper shaving and treatments to manage.
7 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A patient had painful swollen lymph nodes after a cosmetic skin and hair treatment, suggesting doctors should warn about this risk.
4 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition not directly linked to the amount or type of hair loss and may involve psychological factors, with treatments showing mixed results.
4 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of pharmacological sciences” Mild exercise reduces pain in older rats through a brain chemical, while intense exercise reduces pain in all rats through a different pain-blocking process.
4 citations,
November 2000 in “Dermatologic surgery” The cooling gel reduces pain during laser hair removal.
3 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” A woman's pelvic pain and bleeding led to finding and successfully treating a rare benign tumor in her reproductive system.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Virtual reality can reduce pain during scalp injections.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Vibration assisted analgesia reduces pain during corticosteroid therapy for alopecia.
1 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Possible endocrine disorders caused woman's hair loss and obesity in painting.
1 citations,
March 2021 in “Phytomedicine plus” Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
1 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatology” Photobiomodulation helps reduce pain, lessen inflammation, heal wounds, and can be used in skin treatments. It also boosts hair growth in women with hair loss and may help fight microbes and prevent respiratory issues in COVID-19.
September 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and mental health issues, with limited treatment options.
November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” PRP can reduce pain and improve function, but more standardized research is needed.
A woman had eye pain and vision loss after a hair growth treatment, but her symptoms improved after a month.
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
January 2022 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition needing targeted treatments beyond symptom management.
Pseudofolliculitis causes painful bumps and dark spots from shaving, especially in people with curly hair, and can be treated by changing shaving habits and using specific topical treatments.
October 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Arts (Print)” The PEEK cage reduced pain more than the dynamic cervical implant, but the implant allowed slightly better movement after surgery.
April 2019 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Adiantum capillus extract reduces pain and swelling in animals.
March 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Vibration anesthesia effectively reduces pain during hair restoration surgery.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.